Since we opened the doors of our first location back in 1980, we've become renowned throughout the Wiregrass for our technology, our expert team of eye surgeons, and our advanced treatments. No matter the purpose of your visit, you can count on being treated with respect, and like a member of our own family.
We offer access to consistent, centralized, high quality care, right down to our surgery center in Dothan, ranked in the top 10 nationally in technological advancement. When your eye health is in the balance, you deserve treatment using tools proven to get exceptional results.
We offer access to consistent, centralized, high quality care, right down to our surgery center in Dothan, ranked in the top 10 nationally in technological advancement. When your eye health is in the balance, you deserve treatment using tools proven to get exceptional results.
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Living with cataracts can be difficult, but at Eye Center South, we've made removing cataracts and restoring vision as easy as possible. Over the years, our experienced eye surgeons have used their expertise, advanced procedures, and cutting-edge technology to perform over 200,000 successful cataract surgeries.
At Eye Center South, we've become known in Dothan for exceptional cataract surgery. Through the years, our team has performed over 200,000 vision-restoring cataract procedures.
But our reputation as the best cataract surgery provider in Alabama isn't only because of our expert surgeons and cutting-edge, on-site surgery center, it's also because of our commitment to providing our patients with the latest technology to help them see more clearly than ever.
But our reputation as the best cataract surgery provider in Alabama isn't only because of our expert surgeons and cutting-edge, on-site surgery center, it's also because of our commitment to providing our patients with the latest technology to help them see more clearly than ever.
At Eye Center South, we specialize in the latest forms of laser surgery, multi-focal lens implants and other modern procedures to help improve your vision. We offer the most modern surgical procedures and convenient, low monthly payment plans.
Thanks to recent advancements in laser technology, beam profile, diagnostics, and surgical techniques, LASIK has become the safest, most advanced - and most popular - method of vision correction available today.Each year, nearly a million people worldwide bring their worlds back into focus through LASIK.
Thanks to recent advancements in laser technology, beam profile, diagnostics, and surgical techniques, LASIK has become the safest, most advanced - and most popular - method of vision correction available today.Each year, nearly a million people worldwide bring their worlds back into focus through LASIK.
At Eye Center South, we're known for our commitment to providing our patients with the highest quality eye care in the Wiregrass. In addition to serving the health of your eyes, we're proud to offer a range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic and reconstructive facial procedures, because we believe you should be able to love the way you look as well as the way you see!
Eye Center South has provided world-class eye care to the Wiregrass for over forty years, and as a result, our patients trust us to care for their eye health and improve their sight through life-changing disease treatment and eye surgery. However, we understand that other parts of the face - such as the eyelids, brows, and facial muscles - may also cause issues that impact the vision.
Reviews (19)
Matthew McKnight Ma Lmhc
Nov 29, 2021
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UPDATE 11-17-2021 - I was contacted by the office manager after leaving my initial review (available below). She apologized for wasting my time and offered me another appointment. I took a morning appointment and got right in. Did the LASIK consult and had LASIK surgery 2 weeks later. I am currently recovering from the surgery right now and am happy to report that everything went every well. Dr. Bansagi is a pro. The doctors are obviously very good here, but the lesson I learned is to not make an afternoon appointment because they will quite possibly be behind and you may wait 1+ hour beyond your
Jefffrey & Charlene Brenneise
Nov 12, 2021
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C. C.
Aug 02, 2021
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Nancy Wilson
Jul 13, 2021
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Heidi Mauldin
Mar 04, 2021
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The staff and doctors at Eye Center South are top notch. I have worked with them closely over the years and have only heard positive feedback from my patients. The doctors there have extensive training and experience, but more importantly they are caring and empathetic. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and available to answer any and all questions. As a local optometrist, I feel comfortable referring all my surgical cases to Eye Center South. When I personally had an eye issue that needed surgical intervention, I made myself an appointment with Dr. Henkel. He was friendly, attentive to my
Paul Iaccino
Jan 02, 2021
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Dr. Henkel is a very passionate Dr. his staff make you feel at easy prior to surgery. I would recommend the eye center to anyone who needs any answers for your eyesight. They are great! It’s amazing I can see again thanks to you all may you all have a blessed Christmas and happy holidays to you all!
Helga Letourneau
Dec 24, 2020
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Mike W.
Dec 03, 2020
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Eye Center South and Dr. Ludwig knowingly allowed my wife to drive all the way to Dothan, an hour each way, only to wait an hour to get in and be told she couldn't see our son since he would not wear a mask. A 2 year old!! There was no mention of this on their confirmation call. Mind you, this is the same doctor who saw back him back in June of this year while COVID was an issue. Waited for 3 months on this appointment based on referral for him to see a specialist with his condition!!
Lisa Simon
Oct 19, 2020
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My doctor, Dr. Leoncavallo is excellent. Knowledgeable, explains, very personable and takes his time. I’ve never felt rushed or overwhelmed. Staff is qualified, helpful and very patient. But to get these qualities in your medical team the wait time is very long. 3 hours has been the average time of my visits to Eye Center South. Fast medical appointment or a thorough medical appointment? I’ll take the latter and endure the wait!
Sherry Lynn Collins
Sep 17, 2020
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Jane C.
Jul 30, 2020
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Caring people at all levels (from administrative folks to doctors)! They were set up nicely for COVID-19 prevention from the waiting rooms to the exam rooms and were extremely sanitary! I was seen quickly for my appointment and felt they were thorough and listened to my concerns. One of the best "eye doctor" experiences I've ever had!
Frank Spell
Jun 16, 2020
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This was my first visit to Eye Center South - Destin and they really made my appointment pleasant. From the time I arrived I was taken smoothly and seamlessly through each step and EVERY person throughout was professional, personable and very efficient in doing their part of my evaluation. I am so happy to have found these people to take care of my eye care needs.
Sabrina P.
Nov 06, 2019
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A place deserves ZERO stars!First appointment was at 10:30am we finally saw Dr Heersink for 37 seconds at 1:45pm, the follow-up appointment the next week was for 9:00am after a 30 minute wait and having 3 people called back that arrived after us , we get to the back, they had my husbands chart wrong and the wrong eye listed, we make it to the second waiting room , they called back 6 more patients before us and again they arrived after us! At 11:45 we left without seeing the Dr. This place is horrible they have horrendous check-in/check-out personnel! Do NOT waste your time with this place! I&apos
Kenneth M.
Jun 04, 2019
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SUPER SLOW OPERATION!!! I had a 9:20 am appt. and it's now 12:00pm and still waiting. I did get in a room and saw the doctor but apparently someone screwed up the paperwork and now I am in my 4th waiting area waiting for this "SIMPLE" procedure to get done. Absolutely absurd!!! I would give 5 negative stars if one was available.
Katie W.
Mar 07, 2019
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Rob B.
Nov 02, 2017
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Ron F.
Apr 19, 2016
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I am a veteran and have been referred to eyecenter south by the va. Obviously eyecenter south does not like the VA for what reason, who knows. My va optometrist referred me, because they could not diagnose my problem. After my second visit they told me I needed another referral, (I was told by the Dr. they would request that for me due to my inability to see. I was in quite a bit of pain especially in the sunlight. Four weeks pass, before I finally got a hold of my VA eyecare provider. He informed me that they have not received any correspondence from ECS. Six weeks or so later, still have no
Brook S.
Aug 18, 2015
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Dr. Heirsink almost let my mom go blind . She was really depressed at the time and he MENTIONED that she may need to get checked for glaucoma, but did not act like it was a big deal at all. Thanks to Dr. Sturridge for helping her and doing good surgery she can still see. She has A LOT of optic nerve damage. This nerve damage probably wouldn't be near as bad if Dr. H would have told her how IMPORTANT it was for her to see Sturridge SOONER!!! She is REALLY sad about it all. It breaks my heart to see her suffer. There was actually a lady Eye Dr. that she went to for a second opinion for that
Lauren C.
May 02, 2015
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